John T. McDonald III
Candidate for Member of Assembly, 108th District
Background
- Occupation
- Member of Assembly; pharmacist
John T. McDonald III, a pharmacist, has represented the 108th District since 2013 after 13 years as mayor of Cohoes. He previously owned Marra's Pharmacy, his family's business in downtown Cohoes.
Documented positions
Housing
Sponsored bill creating a shovel-ready housing program.In office
ReportSponsored Legislation: Assemblymember John T. McDonald IIIGovernment record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
“Establishes the shovel-ready housing program”
Health & human services
Sponsored bill letting pharmacists give contraceptive injections.In office
ReportSponsored Legislation: Assemblymember John T. McDonald IIIGovernment record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
“Authorizes pharmacists to administer injections for contraceptive use”
Sponsored bill on pharmacy benefit manager payments to pharmacies.In office
ReportSponsored Legislation: Assemblymember John T. McDonald IIIGovernment record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
“Relates to payments by a pharmacy benefit manager to participating pharmacies”
Government & transparency
Sponsored bill requiring electronic filing of lobbying reports.In office
ReportSponsored Legislation: Assemblymember John T. McDonald IIIGovernment record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
“Requires electronic filing of all lobbying filings”
All sources (9)
- Amended Certification for the November 3, 2026 General Election (September 17, 2026)
Election filing · New York State Board of Elections · elections.ny.gov
- Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election: Cohoes 1-1 - 6-3
Election filing · Albany County Board of Elections · content.civicplus.com
- Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election: Green Island 1 - 2
Election filing · Albany County Board of Elections · content.civicplus.com
- Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election: Watervliet 1 - 6
Election filing · Albany County Board of Elections · content.civicplus.com
- Board of Elections: 2026 General Election sample ballots
Election filing · Rensselaer County Board of Elections · rensco.com
- Certification for the November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Saratoga County Board of Elections · Sep 8, 2026 · saratogacountyny.gov
- Board of Elections: 2026 General Election sample ballots
Election filing · Saratoga County Board of Elections · saratogacountyny.gov
- Biography: Assemblymember John T. McDonald III
Government record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
- Sponsored Legislation: Assemblymember John T. McDonald III
Government record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
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